Texas Transportation Commissioner Approves $15 Million Loan for Patsy Winn Boulevard Extension in Eagle Pass
By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.
EAGLE PASS, Texas — The Texas Transportation Commission unanimously approved a $15 million State Infrastructure Bank loan Thursday, October 29, 2026, for the reconstruction and extension of Patsy Winn Boulevard in Maverick County, marking a significant development in the City of Eagle Pass’ efforts to improve transportation infrastructure.
Eagle Pass City Manager Homero Balderas and members of the city’s administrative staff attended the commission meeting in Austin, where the financing request received unanimous approval.
The $15 million loan will help finance roadway reconstruction, extension work and necessary utility relocations associated with the project.
The Patsy Winn Boulevard extension is designed to improve connectivity between the U.S. Highway 57 corridor and FM 1021, commonly known as El Indio Highway, providing motorists with an additional transportation route through the growing southern and southeastern sections of Eagle Pass.
The approximately 1.7-mile roadway extension is expected to improve access to residential neighborhoods, commercial developments and recreational facilities while helping alleviate traffic congestion along existing roadways.
The project includes roadway construction, drainage improvements, utility infrastructure and pedestrian accommodations.
Construction was previously awarded to A.E. Hiller & Sons, Inc., under a contract valued at approximately $14.3 million, with project completion previously projected for May 2027.
The financing approval represents an important milestone for a project that has been among the city’s major infrastructure priorities.
However, the $15 million represents a loan rather than a grant, meaning the City of Eagle Pass will be responsible for repayment under financing terms established through the State Infrastructure Bank program administered by the Texas Department of Transportation.
The specific interest rate, repayment schedule and funding source that will be used to satisfy the financial obligation were not detailed in the city’s announcement.
Earlier this year, city officials also considered utilizing up to $3 million from the International Bridge System Fund as interim financing for the project while pursuing additional funding options.
The commission’s approval provides an important financing mechanism as Eagle Pass continues investing in roadway improvements intended to accommodate future residential and commercial growth.
Once completed, the Patsy Winn Boulevard extension is expected to strengthen the city’s transportation network, improve mobility and provide an additional connection between major roadways serving Maverick County.
The approval also represents another significant financial commitment for the City of Eagle Pass as officials continue balancing infrastructure improvements with the municipality’s existing financial obligations.
